US Bridges

Powers RD over Br of E.Fk.Clarks River

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · 1 Mi. East of Ky 131 · Structure no. 073C00050N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powers RD over Br of E.Fk.Clarks River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powers RD over Br of E.Fk.Clarks River in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2034. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPowers RD
CrossesBr of E.Fk.Clarks River
Location1 Mi. East of Ky 131
RouteCounty Highway 1138
Coordinates36.96833, -88.50361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2014)
Projected traffic118 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powers RD over Br of E.Fk.Clarks River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powers RD over Br of E.Fk.Clarks River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Powers RD over Br of E.Fk.Clarks River carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Powers RD over Br of E.Fk.Clarks River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Powers RD over Br of E.Fk.Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.